The 6 best new movies and TV shows streaming this weekend
"The Amazing Race" Season 39 and "Marshals" Season 2 are among some of the best TV show premieres streaming this weekend.
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"East of Eden" and "Marshals" are among the best new movies and TV shows streaming this weekend.
Fall is officially here, and loads of fresh TV series, seasons, and movies are newly available to stream at home. We've combed through all the recent releases to highlight the six best new movies and TV shows streaming the weekend of October 2, 2026.
Some of this week's top releases include the latest seasons of "The Amazing Race," "Tracker," "Marshals," and "Scrubs." If you're looking for something completely new, Netflix just launched its "East of Eden" miniseries. And if you were hoping to catch a movie this weekend, Jane Schoenbrun's highly anticipated follow-up to "I Saw the TV Glow" is finally streaming.
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6: The Amazing Race
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The Amazing Race returned for a 39th season this week, celebrating the long-running reality show's 25th year on air. In the newest season, brand-new teams are tasked with racing across the globe. Among the contestants is pro soccer duo Ali Krieger and Joanna Lohman. The first two episodes are now streaming on Paramount Plus.
5: Scrubs
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Yes, the Scrubs revival is already back for another season, after first debuting earlier this year. In Season 2, J.D., Turk, and Elliot (Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke) are tasked with treating their mentor, Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley). New episodes air on Wednesdays on ABC (which you can live stream via a live TV service like YouTube TV) and are available to stream on-demand the next day on Hulu and the Disney Plus and Hulu bundle.
4: Tracker
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Justin Hartley returns as Colter Shaw in Season 4 of "Tracker." In the Season 4 premiere, Shaw must track down a teenage boy's missing father, bringing the roaming survivalist and tracker to Los Angeles (where the series has also moved production). The new season premieres on October 4, and new episodes are available to live stream on Sundays on CBS via Paramount Plus Premium.
3: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
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After making its theatrical debut a few months back, Jane Schoenbrun's follow-up to "I Saw the TV Glow" is finally streaming. In "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," young filmmaker Kris (Hannah Einbinder) is hired to reboot the "Camp Miasma" horror franchise. Seeking inspiration, she visits the reclusive star of the original film, Billy (Gillian Anderson), and discovers much more than she expected in her time with the other woman. The film is now streaming on MUBI.
2: Marshals
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The first season of "Dutton Ranch" might have wrapped up this summer, but "Yellowstone" fans don't need to wait too long to get their next Dutton family fix. Season 2 of "Marshals," the Kayce Dutton-helmed spinoff, returns with the highest stakes. The season picks up as Kayce (Luke Grimes) fights to get Tate back after his son is taken hostage. The new season premieres on October 4, and new episodes are available to live stream on Sundays on CBS via Paramount Plus Premium.
1: East of Eden
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Zoe Kazan is the latest director to take on "East of Eden," John Steinbeck's sprawling American family saga. This time, the novel gets the miniseries treatment. Florence Pugh stars as Cathy Ames, who finds herself entangled with the Trask brothers (Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist). All seven episodes are now streaming on Netflix.
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Each week, our team recommends the best TV show premieres, finales, specials, and new-to-streaming movies. However, there are several other excellent ongoing shows that are dropping new episodes each week. If you're looking to stream even more this weekend, you can find some of our additional recommendations below:
- "Slow Horses" (new episodes Wednesdays on Apple TV)
- "Lanterns" (season finale Sunday on HBO Max)
- "The Traitors: New Blood" (new episodes Thursdays on NBC via Peacock Premium Plus)
- "Youth" (new episodes Sundays on HBO Max)
- "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" (new episodes Fridays on STARZ)
- "Ted Lasso" (new episodes Wednesdays on Apple TV)
- "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" (new episodes Mondays on Hulu and the Disney Plus and Hulu bundle)
- "South Park" (new episodes every other Wednesday on Comedy Central, next-day on Paramount Plus)
If you're interested in learning more about these streaming apps, check out our guides to the best streaming services and best live TV streaming services. For additional recommendations, you can explore our roundup of the best streaming deals and bundles.
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